Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters Cheyenne Sanchez, left, and Andrew Wheeler man a safety hose as they watch a simulated airplane fire at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center on Wednesday.

Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters Cheyenne Sanchez, left, and Andrew Wheeler man a safety hose as they watch a simulated airplane fire at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center on Wednesday.

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Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters Cheyenne Sanchez, left, and Andrew Wheeler man a safety hose as they watch a simulated airplane fire at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center on Wednesday.

Captain Keith Walker, red helmet, watches as Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters Travis Wolfe, right, and Shaun Rhea practice an approach on a simulated burning airplane during their yearly FAA recertification training at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center on Wednesday.

Captain Keith Walker, red helmet, watches as Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters Travis Wolfe, right, and Shaun Rhea practice an approach on a simulated burning airplane during their yearly FAA recertification training at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center on Wednesday.

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